SPORTS
Newsday reporter
The TRINIDAD and Tobago women’s under-19 cricket team will travel to St Vincent and the Grenadines to play the Windward Islands women’s under-19 team in a five-match T20 series from April 14-19.
A media release from the TT Women’s Cricket Association (TTWCA) on Thursday said the tournament will benefit the teams as they prepare for the upcoming West Indies Women’s Under-19 competition in July.
The series marks the first U-19 women’s bilateral tournament between the two territories.
The trophy for which the teams will compete is named after two former regional women’s cricket teams.
“To commemorate the occasion and in anticipation of a continued collaboration between the TTWCA and the Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB), the teams will play for the Ann Browne-John and Nadica McIntyre (Browne-John/McIntyre) trophy.
“Trinidadian Ann Browne-John and Grenadian Nadica McIntyre have been two outstanding advocates and contributors to the development of West Indies women’s cricket. Browne-John is still actively involved in cricket administration and is currently the chief selector for West Indies women. She is also a former West Indies player. Until her death in 2017, McIntyre was a champion and administrator of women’s cricket. She represented Grenada regionally.”
Cricket West Indies vice-chairman Dr Kishore Shallow is delighted that the trophy has been named after Browne-John and McIntyre.
He said: “Women’s cricket in the West Indies has survived and prospered through the incalculable efforts of the likes of Ann and Nadica. I am delighted to be associated with the recognition of these two outstanding contributors to women’s cricket.”
Browne-John said, “I am humbled by this initiative of the CWI and quite honored to be recognized in this way, especially with Nadican, who was a stalwart for women’s cricket.”
CWI Technical Director Miles Bascombe is excited about the series. “Windwards Cricket’s continued emphasis on women’s cricket matches the TT, hence the enthusiasm for this tournament. I’m sure there will be tremendous learning opportunities for these young players.”
TT SQUAD
Shalini Samaroo (captain), Djenaba Joseph, Shunelle Sawh, Katrina Ruben, Kiara Ruben, Samara Ramnath, Aniaya Roberts, KD Jazz Mitchell, Amala Durgadeen, Ayah Baksh, Maria La Foucade, Zakiyah Harrilal, Katelin Singh, Amelia Man, Kirah, Arlene Ali (Manager), Kelvin Williams (Coach), Davindra Singh (Assistant Coach), Wayne Samuel (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Merissa Aguilleira (Technical Director)
THE WIND ISLANDS
Zaida James (captain), Jannillea Glasgow, Earnisha Fontaine, Abinie St Jean, Britney Pascal, Keyeressa Pascall, Schey-Ann Gaynes, Amelia Williams, Kareese Boyea, Selena Ross, Skyy Smith, Nesha Cherry, Namiah Marcellin, Natalia Philipx, , Destiny Edward, Lydia Edgar (manager), Cleton Burnett (head coach), Samantha Lynch (assistant coach).
